Calvert House

Acquired brain injury, Behavioural support, Mental health

Individual apartments with kitchen and en-suite facilities in a supported environment.

At Calvert House we understand that a move to a community based rehabilitation service is a big decision for the individual and their family. No two journeys are the same, therefore we provide flexible support to meet individual needs. Because no two people are the same, we recommend you arrange a visit to see us to discuss specific needs, and to enable you to gain a greater insight into the service provided.

The services provided at Calvert House

Calvert House is a unique acquired brain injury support service, comprising of eight apartments within the support of a residential setting. The service also offers outreach supported living services where required. The team at Calvert House work with individuals to develop their cognitive, emotional and independent living skills following their injury. Each person’s support and rehabilitation plan is bespoke to their needs, utilising person centred planning tools. Voyage Care is unique is providing rehabilitation via a staff team trained in person centred approaches.

The therapy team provide specialised intervention in the following areas:

·          Neuro-psychology

·          Neuro-psychiatry

·          Neuro-physiotherapy

·          Neuro- speech and language therapy

·          Neuro-OT

·          Behavioural therapy

·          Counselling

·          Anger management

Staff training is tailored towards individual requirements, with regular training updates from the therapy team as support interventions are changed. Standard training includes:

·          Acquired brain injury training

·          Mental Heath awareness

·          Suicide and self harm awareness

·          Non violent crisis intervention (behavioural support)

·          Alcohol and substance misuse

·          Person centred planning

·          Effective goal setting

·          Safeguarding

The rehabilitation pathway

Voyage Care has a proven track record of supporting people to gain greater independence, and supporting people to move into their own independent accommodation where appropriate. Calvert House is also able to support individuals who may require longer term support, and regular reviews are held to ensure the service is responsive to an individual’s changing needs.

Individuals are able to benefit from the independence and privacy of their own apartments, whilst being able to access communal activities should they wish to.

Each person is supported to develop their own activity timetable include leisure, educational, social and therapeutic activities which complement their own goals and aspirations.

Why I like living at Calvert House

“I get to do my own thing and I feel safer than I have ever felt before, it has given me a new start from when I had my injury and I have made some great friends. I get involved in activities which I never would have got involved in.”

“I have learned to walk and cook for myself and I manage my anger with staff support and I also manage my money”

“There is always help at hand, I get on with everyone and feel safe.”

“I can deal with my anger more and I have staff that understand me. I can talk to them about anything and I feel more confident.”

“I have my own room here and my daughter can visit where she couldn’t in my last place, I can have as much or as little support as I want.”

Comments from families

“Calvert House provides a caring, professional service within a homely, welcoming environment.”

“Calvert House encourages and helps clients to become as independent as possible. Clients have their own home within the service, where caring, professional staff are on hand to help whenever it is required.”

The accommodation

Calvert House is fully wheelchair accessible, and ceiling track hoist facilities are available. The eight apartments are decorated to personal choice, and consist of a large living space, a separate bedroom area, and level access en-suite facilities. Most apartments have a separate kitchen where people can prepare meals and regain their independence. The apartments are spread over two floors with lift to the second floor. There is a communal lounge, kitchen and activity room on the ground floor. There is a fully accessible garden with paved and grassed areas to the rear of the property.

The local area

Leyland is a thriving market town with a range of shops within walking distance. Leyland has good rail and road links to the coast, Liverpool, Manchester, the Lake District and beyond. Points of interest include; large open woodlands, a park, a museum, good value restaurants and accessible colleges. Social inclusion is very important to us and we actively encourage individuals to become part of the community whilst maintaining safety and respect.